FUN-damental FISH!

Content Language Objective 1: Students will be able to define ecology and be able to identify evidence and eliminate information that is NOT evidence through verbal explanation and written reflections.

Class composition: This is a demonstration lesson for a group of middle school general science students who are studying ecology. The lesson is intended to revisit concepts in ecology and strengthen understanding of of evidence and non-evidence.

Lesson Rationale: This is a focused topical demonstration lesson designed to connect curricular ideas. In the 5E teaching/learning cycle, this lesson would bridge the engage/explore segments. Clearly student centered, this lesson relies heavily on student input and interaction.

Lesson Agenda:
5 minutes
Basic Reading
3 minutes
Turn and Talk for Key Ideas
5 minutes
Whole Class Discussion / instruction
2 minutes
Activity Description
10 minutes
Fish Activity
10 minutes
Data/Conclusions/Wrap up


Let's Get Going!

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